Juneteenth is now a national holiday. While that sentence seems so randomly placed at the start of an article, not even offering any nuanced introduction…
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It’s been over a year since music festivals across the globe were forced to close their gates due to the rising threat of COVID-19. Now…
The invitation to see Alex Armbruster’s junior jazz recital, “Believe Half of What You See & None of What You Hear,” on behalf of the…
White people, particularly those who uphold white privilege and supremacy in their communities, have turned the police badge into an object symbolic of those who…
Recent anti-transgender legislation in Arkansas threatens the safety of transgender youth everywhere
Recent anti-transgender legislation in Arkansas threatens the safety of transgender youth everywhere
On April 6, 2021, Arkansas became the first state to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender minors, essentially blocking any medical treatment that would assist in…
With midterms finished and finals fast approaching, students are expressing recurring objections to testing in the online environment, specifically objections to the use of lockdown…
Last week, Baltimore City State’s Attorney, Marilyn Mosby, announced her office will no longer be prosecuting low level offenses including prostitution and drug possession, a…
For quite some time now, gun control has been an issue demanding attention at a national level. On Mar. 31, 2021, in an attempt to…
When I was elected Editor-in-Chief in April of 2020, the world around us swirled with uncertainty, challenges and a thousand questions. As I hand off…
Editor’s Note: This article discusses sexual assault, suicide and violence. What does it look like to see a woman enraged? It’s a difficult question to…
The transitional phases we move through over the course of our lives tend to challenge our ability to adapt. As we approach a year living…
In the months, days and even hours leading up to Brandon Bernard’s execution, netizens and celebrities petitioned then-president Donald Trump to pardon him. Shouts and…
Since March 2020, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has been praised for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, but his decisions do not deserve acclaim. Governor…
Over the past few years, the world has watched as the civil and political rights of Chinese citizens have been increasingly violated by the Chinese…
A winter storm passed through the United States on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, wreaking havoc on Southern and Midwestern states. While Texas in particular struggled…
Editor’s Note: This article contains mention of racism, anti-Asian sentiments and violence. This past summer, as quarantine regulations were relaxing a bit, my Vietnamese mother…